Stories by Arielle Ackerman

Though this film strongly appeals to women, thanks to the undeniably attractive male cast, the characters and directing will draw men in too. This is not a movie to be written off as a silly, unconvincing look into the world of male stripping.

"The Cabin in the Woods” is not your typical horror film, except that it is. It is unmistakably every scary movie ever rolled into one strikingly exceptional film, which is why anyone who’s a fan of horror will be a fan of this.

It’s hard to mess up a kid’s movie, but it’s easy to mess up one based on a Dr. Seuss story: case in point, “The Cat in the Hat.” Thankfully, “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax” sticks to its Seuss roots, even though the storyline strays a bit from the original.

“This Means War” is a feeble stab at a rom-com, intended for couples still riding that Valentine’s Day high. It has its moments, but it’s probably best saved for a night when looking for some mindless entertainment that’s just a cut above “Keeping Up with the Kardashians.”